An important part of Systema training is escapes from strikes or pushes while staying on a spot (with the feet "glued" to a spot on the floor). This type of exercises is good for developing balance and control of your posture under continuous attack.

Lots of exercises in Systema revolve around pushing an opponent, largely because pushing is the second step in the touch -> push -> strike progression. Pushing exercises teach to properly apply power to the opponent and allow the pusher to visualize the effectiveness of the power application.

Methods of escape from grabs range from movement (i.e., stepping away from the grabbing arm) to going down to the ground.

Objectively, the available range of options depends on the distance to the opponent (long, medium, short), the level of the incoming attack (neck, shoulders, legs, etc.) and defender's timing (at which point the defender reacted).